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Ricoh CX4 vs Sony W710

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
34
Overall
34
Ricoh CX4 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Ricoh CX4 vs Sony W710 Key Specs

Ricoh CX4
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 205g - 102 x 59 x 29mm
  • Announced August 2010
Sony W710
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 114g - 97 x 55 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Ricoh CX4 vs Sony W710 Overview

Lets look closer at the Ricoh CX4 and Sony W710, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Ricoh and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the CX4 (10MP) and W710 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The CX4 was launched 3 years earlier than the W710 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise overview of how the CX4 matches up against the W710 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Sony W710

 CX4 W710 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W710 over the Ricoh CX4

 W710 CX4 
RevealedJanuary 2013August 2010Fresher by 29 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh CX4 and Sony W710

 CX4 W710 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Ricoh CX4 vs Sony W710 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Ricoh CX4 comes with outer dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Sony W710 has sizing of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the CX4 against the W710.

Ricoh CX4 vs Sony W710 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the CX4 and W710 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh CX4 vs Sony W710 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX4 vs Sony W710 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing simply by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the CX4 and W710.

Clearly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony W710 to provide extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older CX4 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Ricoh CX4 vs Sony W710 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX4 vs Sony W710 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX4 vs Sony W710 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Portrait photography advice
Sony W710 Portrait photography advice
27
focusing manually
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
35
megapixel count decent (16MP)
provides face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Street photography factors
Sony W710 Street photography factors
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (205 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
67
image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus via touch
lighter than competition (114 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Sports photography info
Sony W710 Sports photography info
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second low (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
41
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh CX4
Travel photography with Sony W710
66
lighter than others in class (205 grams)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
great zoom (300mm)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
71
lighter than competition (114 grams)
supports focus via touch
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Landscape photography features
Sony W710 Landscape photography features
42
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
39
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh CX4
Vlogging with Sony W710
30
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (205g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone port
34
rather wide (28mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
lighter than competition (114g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone port
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Ricoh CX4 vs Sony W710 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX4 and Sony W710
 Ricoh CX4Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
General Information
Company Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh CX4 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-08-19 2013-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-300mm (10.7x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 920 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 5.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 2.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205 gr (0.45 pounds) 114 gr (0.25 pounds)
Physical dimensions 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 97 x 55 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 240 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model DB-100 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $211 $90